Basilique Notre-Dame de Pontmain
Basilique Notre-Dame de Pontmain, Minor basilica in Pontmain, France
The granite neo-Gothic basilica rises with two towers housing 39 bells and features large colored windows throughout its entire structure.
Construction of the basilica began in 1873 following a reported Marian apparition in 1871, with its consecration taking place in 1900.
Ten substantial stained glass windows inside the basilica narrate Marian apparitions and scenes from the life of Jesus Christ.
The basilica conducts daily masses at 11:00 AM on weekdays and holds two services on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Engineers adapted the construction to build on swampland by limiting stone usage to the first floor and incorporating extensive glass surfaces above.
Location: Pontmain
Architects: Eugène Hawke
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://sanctuaire-pontmain.com/
Operator: Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Pontmain
Address: 53220 Pontmain, France 53220 Pontmain
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:00-14:00
Website: https://sanctuaire-pontmain.com
GPS coordinates: 48.43944,-1.05722
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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